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Best Lee County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private elementary schools serving 1,980 students in Lee County, AL.
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Lee County, AL include Glenwood School, Lee-Scott Academy, and Auburn Classical Academy Inc..
71% of private elementary schools in Lee County, AL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Presbyterian).

Top-Ranked Lee County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Elementary Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Auburn Classical Academy Inc.
(Christian)
1901-b Waverly Pkwy
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 821-7081
Gr: K-7 | 64 students Tuition listed
Glenwood School
5801 Summerville Rd
Smiths Station, AL 36877
(334) 297-3614
Gr: PK-12 | 738 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 9
Lee-Scott Academy
Lee-Scott Academy Photo
(Christian)
1601 Academy Drive
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 821-2430
Gr: PK-12 | 754 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 33
The Chanticleer Learning Center
Alternative School
1109 Spring Dr
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 203-1088
Gr: 4-12 | 45 students
New Testament Baptist School
(Baptist)
9650 Lee Rd 240
Phenix City, AL 36870
(334) 297-0297
Gr: 1-10 | 6 students
Trinity Christian School
(Presbyterian)
1010 India Rd
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 745-2464
Gr: K-12 | 246 students

Overview

This County (Lee County)
This State (AL)
# Schools
7 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,980 Students
69,618 Students
% Average Students of Color
6%
24%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
189 Teachers
6,360 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
58%
57%
Average Class Size
18 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
9 courses
Average ACT score
28
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,675
$10,686

Students by Ethnicity:

0.27
0.54
# American Indian Students
1 Student
133 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
25 Students
1,381 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
12 Students
1,906 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
3%
# Black Students
59 Students
7,879 Students
% Black Students
3%
11%
# White Students
1,684 Students
45,621 Students
% White Students
85%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
62 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
201 Students
14,033 Students
% of Others Students
10%
20%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
21 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
13 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Lee County, AL?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Lee County, AL include Glenwood School, Lee-Scott Academy, and Auburn Classical Academy Inc..
How many private elementary schools are located in Lee County?
6 private elementary schools are located in Lee County.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Lee County?
Lee County private elementary schools are approximately 6% minority students, which is lower than the Alabama private school average of 24%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Lee County?
71% of private elementary schools in Lee County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Presbyterian).
Which private elementary schools in Lee County are often viewed compared to one another?

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